Sculpture

Explain to your counselor the precautions that must be followed
for the safe use and operation of a sculptor's tools, equipment, and
other materials.

Do TWO of the following:

Model in clay a life-sized human head. Then sculpt in modeling
clay or carve in wood or plaster, or use 3D modeling software to
make a small-scale model of an animal or person. Explain to your
counselor the method and tools you used to sculpt the figure.

Make a plaster mold of a fruit or vegetable. In this mold make
a copy of the fruit or vegetable. Explain to your counselor the
method and tools you used to make the copy.

With your parent's permission and your counselor's approval,
visit a museum, art exhibit, art gallery, artists' co-op, or artist's
studio. After your visit, share with your counselor what you have
learned. Discuss the importance of visual arts and how it strengthens
social tolerance and helps stimulate cultural, intellectual, and
personal development.

Find out about career opportunities in sculpture. Pick one and find
out the education, training, and experience required for this profession.
Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might
interest you.

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